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The mission of the Simsbury Senior Center is to provide a community focal point where older adults come together for programs that reflect their experience and skills, respond to their diverse needs and interests, enhance their dignity, support their independence, and encourage their involvement in and with the Center and their community.
The Simsbury Senior Center welcomes all members of the diverse and growing older adult population (age 50 and over), their families and friends,
The Senior Center offers opportunities for:
Life Long Learning
Computer Instruction
Writing Workshop
Book Club
Safe Driving
Cooking
Bridge Lessons
Informational Seminars
Fitness
Yoga
Tai Chi
Qigong
Balance Exercise
Personal Training
Cardio Exercise
Ball Room Dance
Line Dance
Fitness Center
Creative Arts/Recreation
Card Groups
Mahjongg
Knitting/Crocheting Group
Stamping
Ceramics
Paintinh
Intonations Choral Singing
Bingo
Bowling
Holiday/Special Event Socials
Intergenerational programs
Wii
Health and Advocacy
Screenings for:
Blood pressure
Hearing
Skin cancer
Vision
Massage
Influenza & Pneumonia Vaccinations
Foot Care
Chiropractic Services
Caregiver Support
Bereavement Support
Income Tax Assistance
Medicare Counseling
Nutrition
Souper Tuesday Luncheons
Weekly Congregate Meals
Municipal Agent:
Is an officially appointed representative in town who works in conjunction with the State Department of Social Services to provide service information and referrals to those dealing with senior issues. Simsbury's Municipal Agent is the Senior Center Director.
Dial-A-Ride:
For the past 15 years, the Social Services Department has administered the Dial-A-Ride Program for Simsbury's elderly and disabled residents. Two buses run daily, Monday through Friday 9:00 - 4:00 PM, providing door-to-door service within Simsbury. Service is provided for medical appointments, shopping, going to the hairdresser, the Library, the Senior Center, local events, the Farmington Valley Mall, shops on Route 44, and McLean Day Care Program. The first Monday of the month, a bus goes to Buckland Hills Mall; the second Monday, a bus goes
to Enfield Square. Last year the Dial-A-Ride buses carried 10,330 passengers and traveled 51,490 miles. For further information about the Dial-A-Ride Program, call the Social Services Department.
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